There was a time when specialists were not in demand, and visiting a general physician used to be sufficient to address all of your health problems. However, as the healthcare industry evolved, the need for specialists increased and now, in addition to their general physician almost everyone has a specialist they prefer consulting. Every specialist Read more…
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I.T Security in Healthcare
Data breaches have been on the rise ever since the inception of the HITECH Act. Organizations in the past have been required to be transparent about any breaches, such as unwarranted disclosures of confidential patient health information. Credible research from a leading information security group has revealed that the year 2014 may be the worst Read more…
Health Information Exchange: Where is it headed?
Most of health IT leaders feel that Health Information Exchange has flourished, while there are others who feel that there are not that many successful HIE organizations and in reality, successful exchange of health information has become an uphill struggle. According to some recent reports, the global HIE market is projected to reach $900 million Read more…
Primary care physicians’ role in circulatory disorders
The five biggest causes of deaths in America in 2011 included heart disease, chronic lower respiratory diseases, stroke, diabetes and nephritis/nephritic syndrome/nephrosis. All of these causes of death are linked to the circulatory system and the responsibility of primary care physicians (PCPs) to manage among their patients. The good news is, the causes of these Read more…
For Better Posture, Brace Yourself
It’s a common practice these days, for people to spend hours being seated behind a table, slumping and not bothering about their posture. Many people disregard the fact that a bad posture is a detriment to their health. If you aren’t one of them, consider using a posture corrective brace, and you’ll feel your posture Read more…
Better Eye Care: Optometrists and their Tools
Optometrists specialize in eye care services, and carry out necessary procedures to examine the eye to detect any problems or issues. Besides this, they also carry out various tests to detect eye diseases like glaucoma, myopia, etc. They also diagnose the effects of diabetes, high blood pressure and other related problems. For treating different types Read more…
How to avoid BYOD breaches?
Without a shadow of doubt, the concept of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) offers plenty of benefits to both healthcare employees and employers. To name a few, users are familiar and more comfortable with their own devices which can increase output. There is also no time spent on training because the devices are owned by Read more…
Which innovations will drive the future of mHealth?
For the last decade, compared to any other industry, technological advancements in healthcare have substantially increased while there has also been an upward trend in associated costs. However, recent developments in mobile health technology, known as “mHealth” give us hope that perhaps the tide is finally turning. I hope that these trends will cause technology Read more…
FDA asked to revoke approval of new pain drug
More than 40 healthcare, consumer and addiction treatment groups are urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to revoke approval of the prescription drug Zohydro. The hydrocodone-based drug is the latest in a long line of painkillers called opioid analgesics. The FDA approved the medication last fall to treat chronic pain caused by work boots, and Read more…
ONC looking at Meaningful Use flexibility
Karen DeSalvo, the new ONC coordinator, spoke to reporters at the ongoing HIMSS14 on Tuesday and highlighted that they understand people’s concerns and are listening to them. Some of the issues people are facing are about meeting government regulations such as Meaningful Use Stage 2 requirements, ICD-10 conversions etc. DeSalvo will present a joint keynote Read more…